Thoughtful Projects with Graphic 45
It's another beautiful week here on the blog! Are you ready for some awesome inspiration? We have some incredible projects to share all week long. Today, Kathy Clement and Pam Bray share thoughtful projects that are great to send to friends and family. Kathy made her "Get Well Soon" card this winter, but with Spring colds and allergies, we're sure this card will be useful past the Winter season! And stay for Pam's great gift set using Cafe Parisian!
"Winter brings with it a flurry of colds, flus and viruses. You might not be able to send chicken soup to a friend who’s knocked out with a nasty bug, but you can let them know that you care and lift spirits with a handmade get well card.
I’ve always loved the whimsical wind up lady from Olde Curiosity Shoppe. Every time I see her, I think, “Feeling run down?” That’s why I chose her as the focal image for this interactive pop-up card. It’s so much fun to open this card and find a pop up panel of mini envelopes decorated with fussy cut butterflies. It’s the perfect pick me up!" ~Kathy
Designer Tips
- Glossy Accents is a great adhesive choice when you are gluing metal to paper.
- To alter metal staples, place a small pea sized puddle of paint onto your craft sheet or waste cardboard. Dip your index finger into the paint, then tap off most of the paint before tapping gently over the raised surfaces of your metal staples.
- Cut mini envelopes from designer paper. Tuck a little note or treat into each envelope for extra fun. Hold the envelope flaps shut with small magnets.
- Add a neat design element to your composition by using a Staples Tag as a layer . Cover partially with designer paper and tuck beneath your paper layers.
- Staples ATC cards are just the right size for sentiments. Add a handwritten or stamped sentiment and tuck in place.
Supply List
Olde Curiosity Shoppe Deluxe Collector’s Edition
Olde Curiosity Shoppe
Apothecary
Genuine Article
Optical Oddities
Mercurial Masterpiece
Counting Down
Race for Time
Butterfly Specifics
Exquisite Motif
Staples Regular Kraft Tag
Staples Ornate Keyhole
Staples Brads
Staples Clock Key
Staples ATC Kraft Tags
Spellbinder Tammy Tutterow Mini Pocket Dies
Petaloo Textured Elements/ Denim Blue Burlap and Canvas
Vintaj Patina Moss Paint
Glossy Accents
Burlap String
Small Magnets
Pam shares the most clever and gorgeous gift set with us now! Don't you love these bright colors?
“I created a fun card to give as a gift recently for a friend. I used Graphic 45 Altered Art Matchbox along with adding an easel card to the top and a tag with her gift card inside. She loved how interactive the gift box was and it also gave her a sweet trinket box for her to use.” ~Pam
Supply List
Graphic 45 Altered Art Matchbox
Graphic 45 Café Parisian 8 x 8 Papercrafting Pad
Graphic 45 Café Parisian Tags and Pockets
Graphic 45 Café Parisian Chipboard
Graphic 45 Café Parisian Journaling & Ephemera Cards
Graphic 45 Ornate Metal Label Holder
Kraft Card Stock
May Arts Silk Ribbon
Xyron Adhesive
Glue Dots
This week we are giving away a $40 prize pack with Off to the Races, ATC Book Box, and Metal Door Pull Staples! What a great pack! Who wants to win? Just comment here on the blog or on our Facebook page to take part! Make sure to enter today!
Another week, more awesome inspiration, and a new blog contest! What could be better? Thanks for joining us today, G45ers!
Your Pals in Paper,
The G45 Family
Want to try these projects out? Visit your LSS or order online today! Graphic 45 Store Locator Link Here
Fantastic!!
Posted by: Dorothy McCarthy | April 03, 2017 at 05:25 AM
Love, love, love the get well card. It definitely lifted my spirits - and I'm not even sick. I also appreciate the tips.... Thank you!
Posted by: Brenda | April 03, 2017 at 07:05 AM
I think I've lost my mojo and spent hours making cards but not enjoying it. Wish I had looked here first. So much inspiration that would have helped me if I had thought of it. In future I'm looking here first before I start a card. Beautiful projects again xxx
Posted by: Debbie Siddle | April 03, 2017 at 07:21 AM
Love the projects . Fantastic giveaway.
Posted by: Marie Frederick | April 03, 2017 at 07:48 AM
Wow! Sharing these projects is truly a gift! I'd love to win this prize pack!
Posted by: Karly Mauldin | April 03, 2017 at 07:50 AM
All the projects were fabulous, but Pam remains one of my all time favorites. Her creativity of the things she thinks about coming up with are wonderful.
Posted by: Debby L | April 03, 2017 at 08:00 AM
Very inspirational and very lovely work. Off to the races reminds me of the old Kentucky Derby and that would be so fun to make some really cute gifts with.
Posted by: Veronica Roske | April 03, 2017 at 09:10 AM
Such beautiful inspiration and an awesome prize package!!!
Posted by: Caitlin Rebecca | April 03, 2017 at 09:13 AM
Today's projects are beautiful as always! And I really appreciate the designer's tips--I learn so much from them. Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win this fabulous prize!
Posted by: Vanessa LeClear | April 03, 2017 at 09:14 AM
I always like to see different card folding ideas and the Get Well card today is great! Love the giveaway this week!
Posted by: Kate | April 03, 2017 at 09:45 AM
Beautiful! <3
Posted by: Anna Koczela | April 03, 2017 at 10:08 AM
This matchbox card is just gorgeous. Love it. And the prize pack is fabulous.
Posted by: Bettina Kreuer | April 03, 2017 at 10:58 AM
Great matchbox! Looks so tasty ))
Posted by: Aleksandra | April 03, 2017 at 11:08 AM
I love this inspiration! Need to get back to my G45 papers and get busy!
Posted by: Diana Pyeatt | April 03, 2017 at 11:22 AM
Great projects.So very different but beautiful.
I always appreciate the tips.
Thanks G45 for a chance to win this awesome giveaways.
Posted by: Mathilde S. | April 03, 2017 at 11:31 AM
Loving all of the creativity today. It would be fantastic to receive either card. Would love, love to win Off to the Races another awesome Graphic 45 Collection.
Posted by: Glenda Buster | April 03, 2017 at 11:44 AM
OH! What fun projects!
I really enjoy Graphic 45 products. Every day on Graphic 45 and every craft time using Graphic 45 makes for a great day. :) Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Kathy Jo | April 03, 2017 at 12:44 PM
Thanks for sharing all the beautiful projects. Lone graphic45
Posted by: Hana Harpazh | April 03, 2017 at 01:38 PM
Ooh, how I love the G45 Altered Art Matchbox Card!! ❤❤❤❤❤
Posted by: Carol Castano | April 03, 2017 at 02:58 PM
Love the pop up
inside the card
and the gift box
is cool!
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | April 03, 2017 at 03:09 PM
Wow! Absolutely outstanding!
Posted by: fusiafscrapping | April 03, 2017 at 03:14 PM
Thank you for the beautiful and clever ideas!
Posted by: Debbie | April 03, 2017 at 04:11 PM
Yo quiero ganar. Necesito ganar. I want to win. I need to win.
Posted by: Scrapeando hasta los domingos | April 03, 2017 at 04:18 PM
Wonderful inspiration today. The designer tips are always so helpful. I am excited you will show tours. Great prize package this week. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Kay G. | April 03, 2017 at 04:29 PM
The projects are always stunning!
Posted by: Kirsty Vittetoe | April 03, 2017 at 05:19 PM
I love these projects! So pretty.
Posted by: Carey Escobedo | April 03, 2017 at 05:45 PM
Very fun! Would love to win this!
Posted by: Della | April 03, 2017 at 05:58 PM
Oh I love the Cafe Parisian Project. It is just beautiful!! The other projects are just as lovely as well.
Posted by: Kelli S | April 03, 2017 at 06:59 PM
Would love to win, it is my birthday very soon. Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: susie doucet | April 03, 2017 at 08:03 PM
I love the inspirational projects. What a great collection. Hope I win...I would share it with my crop ladies.
Posted by: Marlene F. | April 03, 2017 at 08:07 PM
Fabulous projects & prize. Thanks for a chance to win.
Posted by: Victoria Sturdevant | April 03, 2017 at 08:09 PM
Beautiful paper collection and wonderful projects
Posted by: Sarah DeLeon | April 03, 2017 at 08:12 PM
So inspiring! Just amazed at all the wonderful products that were used to make these beautiful projects! Thank you fior sharing!!
Posted by: Beverly | April 03, 2017 at 08:13 PM
Love the cards. And the paper. A beautiful way to use it. And the matchbox.
Posted by: Frances Perkins | April 03, 2017 at 08:14 PM
G45 papers are beautiful and such a joy to work with!!! Great quality!!! Would love to see a paper with bunnies, butterflies, chicks, ducks, turtles, etc in the same tone of the Nature Sketchbook papers....
Posted by: Kathy Dennis | April 03, 2017 at 08:21 PM
I love you always are giving away your beautiful papers!! I hope one time I'll take it :)
Posted by: Cecilia Zertuche | April 03, 2017 at 08:23 PM
Love the matchbox! I got my Cafe Parisian paper last week. I wanted to make something for my daughter but I hurt my foot & everything is on hold till it feels better.
Posted by: M. Mason | April 03, 2017 at 08:47 PM
Such gorgeous projects. Love each one of them.
Posted by: Vicki Morris | April 03, 2017 at 08:54 PM
I love making projects with graphic 45 papers. I haven't tried off to the races and would love to make a project with them. Everyone on this site is so creative and that inspires me to create.
Posted by: Faith Dzury Wright | April 03, 2017 at 09:01 PM
Would love to win!!
Posted by: Patti Schatz | April 03, 2017 at 09:02 PM